Website search

People have fertility treatment for all kinds of reasons. Whatever your situation get clear, impartial information that will help you make the best decisions for you and your family.

Last updated: 7 April 2016

Review date: 7 April 2018

If you’re about to start fertility treatment you might feel overwhelmed by how much there is to think about. Find out what you can expect with our useful guide to the fertility journey.

Last updated: 21 March 2016

Review date: 21 March 2018

If you’re a LGBT+ person or couple and want to have a family with a biological connection to you or your partner, you may need to have fertility treatment. Get an overview of what to expect on this page.

Last updated: 5 April 2016

Review date: 5 April 2018

If you’re single you might be thinking about what your options are for having a family without a partner. Get an overview of some of the key issues you may want to consider before starting treatment.

Last updated: 8 April 2016

Review date: 8 April 2018

More and more women are having children in later life. As age affects your fertility this may mean you’re more likely to need fertility treatment. Get an overview of some of the key things you should be thinking about if you’re over 38 and planning a family.

Last updated: 8 April 2016

Review date: 8 April 2018

The most important thing you can do when making decisions about fertility treatment is to ensure you are well informed. Get clear, impartial information on the different types of fertility treatments available and find out about costs and funding, the risks of treatment, using a donor and having treatment abroad.

Last updated: 11 April 2016

Review date: 11 April 2018

There is a number of fertility treatments, from fertility drugs and embryo screening to surgical sperm extraction and IVF. Explore all the different treatments.

Last updated: 4 May 2016

Review date: 4 May 2018

For around half of heterosexual couples trying to conceive, the cause of infertility is sperm-related. ICSI is the most common and successful treatment for male infertility.

Last updated: 31 March 2016

Review date: 31 March 2018

Many fertility treatments in the UK use donated sperm or eggs. Some people will always have known that they’ll need a donor to have a family. For others, finding out they need a donor can be a real shock. Find out more about using donated eggs, sperm or embryos in your treatment.

Last updated: 4 April 2016

Review date: 4 April 2018

Last updated: 13 May 2016

Review date: 13 May 2018